US Supreme Court agrees to take up Trump’s ICE detention policy
US Supreme Court agrees to take up Trump’s ICE detention policy. The case is the latest dispute over US President Donald Trump’s sweeping immigration crackdown.
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Reflecting Pool charges against ex-Olympian being permanently dismissed
Reflecting Pool charges against ex-Olympian being permanently dismissed. A judge has agreed to permanently dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a move that could prevent federal prosecutors from reviving the case.

HMRC asked to explore tax implications of Man City case
HMRC asked to explore tax implications of Man City case. The Treasury Committee has written to the chief executive of HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to ask about the tax implications of the Premier League's investigation into Manchester City.

‘Behemoth!,’ Starring Pedro Pascal, to Close Newport Beach Film Festival
‘Behemoth!,’ Starring Pedro Pascal, to Close Newport Beach Film Festival. The 27th annual Newport Beach Film Festival will close with “Behemoth!” on Oct. 22, with writer and director Tony Gilroy set to attend. Pedro Pascal stars as gifted cellist Alex Serian, who returns home to Los Angeles and embarks on a life-changing adventure after spending the past 20 years performing on the road. The film […].

10 Animators to Watch on AI, Animation’s Future and Why the Human Hand Still Matters: ‘Nobody Else Has Your Point of View’
10 Animators to Watch on AI, Animation’s Future and Why the Human Hand Still Matters: ‘Nobody Else Has Your Point of View’. On the final day of the 10th annual SCAD AnimationFest in Atlanta, 10 animators and an Oscar-nominated director took the stage to talk about the future of their craft and why the human hand still matters. The 2026 class of 10 Animators to Watch, profiled in Variety’s New York issue, represents a broad cross-section of […].

The Business of Broadway: ‘Come From Away’ Producer Sue Frost on Why She’s Devoted to Birthing Original Musicals: ‘Somebody’s Got to Do It’
The Business of Broadway: ‘Come From Away’ Producer Sue Frost on Why She’s Devoted to Birthing Original Musicals: ‘Somebody’s Got to Do It’. On today’s episode of Variety‘s “Strictly Business” podcast, as part of Variety‘s annual Business of Broadway and New York Issue events, veteran producer Sue Frost discusses her work in bringing original musicals to life, notably acclaimed Broadway productions “Memphis” and “Come From Away.” Frost, who is also chair-elect of the Broadway League, explains why her […].

Universal & Blumhouse Atomic Monster Set Winter 2027 Date For TIFF Midnight Madness ‘River’
Universal & Blumhouse Atomic Monster Set Winter 2027 Date For TIFF Midnight Madness ‘River’. River, the IFC title that Universal and Blumhouse Atomic Monster acquired out of TIFF Midnight Madness for $10M, is getting a Friday, Jan. 15, 2027 theatrical release. Uni already had this MLK weekend date on hold for a Blumhouse title. Also opening on this date is Paramount’s Gina Prince-Bythewood’s Children of Blood and Bone, Amazon […].
